Chelating agents are a class of chemical substances that can form stable complexes with metal ions. Chelating agents are widely used in different industries, and the following are some of the industries that use chelating agents in high amounts:
Industrial cleaning agents: Chelating agents are widely used in industrial cleaning agents, especially for cleaning and removing metal ions such as calcium, magnesium, and iron from water. Chelating agents can form complexes with these metal ions and effectively prevent the formation of precipitation and scale on equipment surfaces and pipelines.
Detergents and cleaning products: Chelating agents are used as synergists in detergents and cleaning products. They can combine with metal ions in water to improve the cleaning ability of detergents and prevent metal ions from having adverse effects on clothing or surfaces.
Water treatment agents: In the water treatment industry, chelating agents are widely used to remove metal ions from water, prevent rust, and scale. They can form stable complexes with heavy metals in water, preventing negative effects of metal ions on water quality and pipeline systems.
Pharmaceutical industry: Chelating agents are used in the pharmaceutical industry to prepare stable metal complexes and as carriers or synergists for drugs. For example, certain chelating agents are used to treat heavy metal poisoning by combining with heavy metal ions to form excretable complexes.
Agricultural field: Chelating agents are used for soil improvement and fertilizer efficiency enhancement in the agricultural field. They can combine with metal ions in the soil, improve the absorption performance of fertilizers, and reduce the toxic effects of metal ions on plants.
It should be noted that the demand for chelating agents varies among different industries, and the specific dosage will be affected by the application and process. Therefore, in the specific application process, it is recommended to use appropriate chelating agents according to the actual situation and the guidance of professionals.